The Berroco Way

A few years ago I found these beautiful skeins at a cute little knitting shop in La Mesa called, Two Sisters and Ewe. The yarn was bright and cheerful and perfect for Spring. I knew I had to have them, but since I was still somewhere in the beginning stages of my knitting skills, I didn't know exactly what to make with a yarn that was 30% rayon and 70% cotton....slick and slippery.

They have been sitting in my knitting bag waiting patiently for their transformation into the perfect, something-or-other.

Today I had an epiphany...I have decided to knit up the ever-popular chevron scarf with this lovely yarn.
Stay tuned for more details and photos.
TGIF!!

Baby Hats

The sailboat blankie was gifted and greatly appreciated. Tiny socks and knit-jersey caps were purchased and included in the gift bag along with a knitted cap, which I didn't get a chance to take a picture of the other day. Oh well.
I'm on a roll with all the baby knitting and I'm hooked. I decided to knit one more, okay, two more baby caps. They're so much fun to make, but since I don't have a baby around to model the hats for me, I have to estimate the sizes (that's a ball of yarn under the hat).

Can you guess which hat pattern I'm knitting up?
The Whoville people would be so proud.

HAPPY EARTH DAY

Saturday Movie

My movie of the evening... Win A Date With Tad Hamilton.
I've watched this movie many times and never get tired of it.
Although Josh Duhamel is hot, Topher Grace wins my date.

One of my favorite songs in the movie is
Shining by Kristian Leontiou.
Enjoy!

Feeling Like The Pink Power Ranger

A few days ago I found out my friend Cathy is going to participate in the San Diego Breast Cancer 3Day for the third year in a row. Yay!! (click on the blue link or pink ribbon to donate)
I'm really excited for her. She puts in a lot of time and energy towards this event, trying to raise money to reach her goal and having fun at the same time. There's no question that I will gladly help her out in whichever way I can (pink scarves) to raise money.
As I scanned the room for a pink object to photograph for this pink post, I came across this Christmas gift I received from a friend, TKK, that I had forgotten about until now.

It's pepper spray! And look! ~~~~~> It's in a pink container!
My friend knows I am always out-and-about alone and very thoughtfully gifted me my first Sabre Red pepper spray. Awe!
As I was preparing to take it out of its plastic contraption, um, container (these are harder than heck to open sometimes), I stopped to read the package. It points out that a donation is made to the National Breast Cancer Foundation every time this item is purchased.
Excellent! Thanks TKK!

Then I read the back...

The instructions inform us about the proper use of pepper spray. Okay, I can see someone accidentally spraying their eyes without reading the warning first.

Then I read this...

AFTER SPRAYING THE ATTACKER, ESCAPE IMMEDIATELY AND CALL POLICE, DO NOT TRY TO CAPTURE ATTACKER.

You know... if I'm ever assaulted, (God forbid) and spray the assailant, I don't think I would stick around to find out if I had good aim and then attempt to capture my attacker and hold him for the police. But, thanks Sabre Red for putting it in black and white for us. I guess some people just need to see things in writing to figure it out.

Yarn With A Twist

I give you the Twisted Vine Neckwarmer. As I was knitting this neckwarmer, I was thinking I was going to be among hundreds that have already knit this project. I just checked Ravelry...it's only 25. I need to spread the word about this beautiful garment.
I really enjoyed making this scarf and after getting over the knitting hurdle (intimidating pattern) it was a breeze. Now I need one for myself.

Pattern: Twisted Vine Neckwarmer by Grace Mcewen
Yarn: Vanna's Choice Yarn in Olive
Needle Size: US 9 circular
Notes: The pattern is well written and easy to follow. The only thing I changed a bit was the seam. I preferred to pick up stitches on the first piece as I started to knit the second. The seam was still visible but not very bulky, which is what I was trying to achieve.

This picture shows my feeble attempt at knitting a baby hat. I'm not giving up, just yet.